Cyber Security
- CAREER DEGREE
- MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
Cyber Security Gateway Courses:
- Gateway courses: CIT 100, CIT 105
- Key courses: CIT 105, CIT 116, CFR 221, CIT 203
Courses above have been recommended by the department to help introduce you to the program (Gateway courses) and guide you in selecting courses that will provide you with the best academic experience (Key courses and suggested Electives).
- PPREREQUISITE
- CCOREQUISITE
- P/CPRE/COREQUISITE
First Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 101 | Freshman English 1 | P | 3 |
MAT 121 | College Algebra | P | 3 |
CRJ 101 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
CIT 100 | Computer Literacy | P | 3 |
CIT 105 | Data Communications and Introduction to Networking | P | 3 |
Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Meet with your newly assigned “department” advisor to plan your second semester
- Consider joining the student-led Computer Club
Second Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENG 102 | Freshman English 2 | P | 3 |
CIT 116 | Networking 1 | P | 4 |
CIT 112 | Computer Hardware and Software | P | 4 |
CIT 118 | Operating Systems | P | 4 |
MAT 122 | College Trigonometry | P | 3 |
Total Semester Credits | 18 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Meet with department advisor to plan third semester
Third Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
CIT 203 | Networking 2 | P | 4 |
CIT 217 | Introduction to Unix/Linux | P | 3 |
CFR 221 | Computer Forensics | P | 3 |
CSS 223 | Information Security | P | 3 |
PSY ___ | Psychology | 3 | |
Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Prepare resume for job search
- Narrow focus for post-graduate job search or, if continuing studies, research and apply to transfer schools
Fourth Semester
Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
---|---|---|---|
CFR 222 | Network Forensics | P | 3 |
CSS 224 | Network Perimeter Security | P | 3 |
CSS 226 | Cyber Crime Investigations | 3 | |
CRJ 111 | Criminology | 3 | |
_______ | Restricted Elective * | 3 | |
Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Apply for graduation
- Schedule mock interviews through the Career Services Office or the Computer Science department
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64
Notes:
*Restricted Electives: CIT 111 - Internet & HTML Programming, CIT 115 - Visual Basic